cavies

Tagged Discussions

Do you take your guinea pig to a vet when it's ill?

leafygreens08 @leafygreens08 (754) • United States 24 Mar 11

I just noticed my guinea pig has a strange growth under his right eye. His eyes are black and the growth or cyst or whatever it is is white, so it stands out. It's at the bottom of his eye, curved and narrow, like a new moon...

1 response

What is your guinea pig's name and why?

leafygreens08 @leafygreens08 (754) • United States 4 Feb 11

Believe it or not, I named my cavy "Rambo Houdini Fudge" but we just call him "Rambo" for short. We decided that would be a good name for him because he is so lively and listless. He likes to be help only a short while and then he...

2 responses

Astroturf grass for guinea pigs

leafygreens08 @leafygreens08 (754) • United States 15 Sep 09

I went shopping the other day and bought a 4 X 6 ft. roll of astroturf for my pet guinea-pig. I thought this would be a good idea for him to play on. It has a rubber backing to help protect the floor/carpet when he is let out of...

2 responses

The Furry Death

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 31 Oct 08

Okay, who watches South Park and loves guinea pigs? I saw the first half of that episode last week, and this week was the cutest ever! All those "killer" guinea pigs with the cute costumes. What a great episode! I love South...

3 responses •

2 people

Some Help for Hay Allergies

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 20 Oct 08

As some of you here know, I foster rescued guinea pigs. Lately there have been a few returns due to allergies, so I thought I'd make a post of some tips to try if you are having problems with allergies and thinking of giving up...

When do you decide it's time to say "good bye?"

leafygreens08 @leafygreens08 (754) • United States 26 Aug 08

I have never had a guinea pig that grow into old age. Mine is almost 5 years old and is suffering from either an urinary tract infection or kidney stones. He suffers greatly whenever his poops or pees. It's awful to hear him...

urinary tract infection

2 responses

Can cavies be covered by pet medical insurance?

leafygreens08 @leafygreens08 (754) • United States 26 Aug 08

My dear little cavy "Sqweeky" is about 5 years old and is bleeding when he poops. I have wanted to take him to the local vet but the cost for even just an office visit is almost $50. And that is just the visit; no labs, no x-rays,...

2 responses

Don't Forget, Vitamin C in Important!

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 10 Apr 08

I am currently fostering 2 guinea pigs with scurvy. This is entirely preventable, so this prompted me to start this discussion topic. If only the owners had fed the guinea pigs vitamin C, they wouldn't have this problem. The good...

2 responses •

3 people

Do You Let Your Guinea Pigs Have Outdoor Time?

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 25 Mar 08

I don't generally, I am way too afraid. There are so many things that could happen. The few times that I have done it, I've been right there literally no more than 2 feet away the entire time. We have hawks in the area, there...

10 responses •

3 people

March is Adopt a Guinea Pig Month

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 1 Mar 08

Many people don't realize, that like puppies and kittens, pet store guinea pigs (and other pets) also come from pet mills. Instead of supporting the pet mill industry, if you're considering getting a pair of guinea pigs, check...

4 responses

Do your guinea pigs like to climb?

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 13 Aug 07

One of my current foster guinea pigs just loves climbing and jumping on top of anything. She'll jump on top of her pigloo, her wooden house, and she'll run up and down the ramp to her loft all day long. Her roomie finally caught...

2 responses

My smalles guinea pig - Isn't she cute?:)

lenywp @lenywp (1963) • Australia 3 Mar 07

This was the latest addition to our guinea pig family. She was born in November 2006. Gee they grow fast.:) Hehe, furry little thing. Her fur is a little weird because I took this photo after she had a bath. :)

9 responses •

4 people

Who here has or has had hairless pets?

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 8 Feb 07

What did you think of them? I have had hairless guinea pigs before (skinnies, but never baldwins). I was fostering them. I found them to be more work and have more medical issues. Hairless guinea pigs were initially bred for...

1 response •

1 person

Guinea pig racing!

Catkin @Catkin (480) • United States 26 Jan 07

The othe day, shywolf started a discussion about bizarre/crazy sports. It's a pity that I only found this last night, but it seems *guinea pig racing* has been around for quite a while. It's popular enough that fanart has even...

2 responses •

2 people

Guinea Pig

XxAngelxX @XxAngelxX (2830) • Canada 20 Jan 07

We bought a guinea pig a few months ago. He is constantly biting, enough that the kids are scared to pick him up. Any suggestions on how to get him to stop?

animals

guinea pigs

pets

4 responses

Guinea pig hair loss....

mamashane @mamashane (1140) • United States 16 Dec 06

My guinea pig is losing hair! When I pet him, alot of hair ends up in my hand, and I mean ALOT! This is not normal. His diet has not changed, he eats just as much as he always has...I don't understand why he's losing his hair...

cavies

guinea pigs

hair loss

5 responses

Before you read this post, did you know that guinea pigs are in shelters?

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 4 Dec 06

Most people don't! But you can check online and see all sorts of exotics in shelters and rescues near you, using www.petharbor.com and www.petfinder.com Most people still buy guinea pigs from pet shops, where they came from...

9 responses •

2 people